As a trade association, GFWAR is composed of a variety of committees that make decisions and determine courses of action that enhance the Association. This gives members a voice in determining the direction they want the Association to take on issues of importance and creates a check-and-balance system.

All committee decisions go to the Executive Committee for approval and then move to the Board of Directors. Once the Board of Directors has approved a recommendation, it is put into action by GFWAR.

For most committees, members can join on a voluntary basis, but there are several committees in which members must be appointed. Committee selection usually occurs at the end of every year for the proceeding year.

GFWAR Committees

Business After Hours – Plans and organizes the free GFWAR happy hour events throughout the year.

Bylaws – Reviews and updates the bylaws for GFWAR to meet the changing needs of the Association.

Education – Develops and implements educational programs offered through the Association.

Golf – Organizes and hosts the annual GFWAR golf tournament benefiting TREPAC.

Governmental Affairs – Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding support of candidates for elective office, and works to keep the membership informed about governmental matters on the local, state and national levels. Half of its members are appointed and the other half are voluntary.

GFWAR Christmas Luncheon – Organizes the annual GFWAR Christmas luncheon to benefit GFWAR's Adopt-A-School, Greenbriar Elementary School.

Grievance – Investigates and reviews ethics complaints and requests for arbitration filed with GFWAR. This is a voluntary committee, but the committee chairman selects which members of the committee will handle each grievance.

Housing Initiatives – Develops programs that assure fair housing and equal opportunity in the Fort Worth community.

Installation – Plans the annual GFWAR Installation of Officers and Directors dinner and reception.

Multiple Listing Service – Reviews and makes recommendations in all matters relating to NTREIS and operates within the rules and regulations of the MLS.

Neighborhood Revitalization – Works to acknowledge historic and revitalized properties in Fort Worth and educates members on all aspects of historic preservation as well as city ordinances / overlays pertaining to properties with historic value.

Nominating – Interviews and selects candidates for leadership positions within the Association. This committee is appointed by the Board of Directors.

Professional Standards – Conducts formal hearings of ethics and arbitration disputes forwarded by the grievance committee. This is a voluntary committee, but the committee chairman selects which members of the committee will be on the panel to hear each case. (Educational TAR requirements apply.)

Property Management Forum – Monitors leasing / management issues and provides educational opportunities on a quarterly basis.

Technology – Monitors advances in technology and works to provide technological training and assistance to members.

TREPAC – Raises funds from the membership to support local, state and national candidates that support private property rights and REALTOR® positions.

Click here for a committee sign-up form.